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Professor Erin Hennessy shares insight on USDA's possible ban on chocolate milk in schools
May 23, 2023
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Food is Medicine Summit examined food as a central component for health
May 24, 2023
Industry stakeholders gathered at the Friedman School to explore ways to make food a focal point of health.
How can policymakers, healthcare systems, and patients themselves work to make food and nutrition the center of healthcare? That was the question nonprofit, government, and private sector leaders sought to answer at the Food is Medicine National Summit: Transforming Healthcare, held at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy recently. 
Scenes from Friedman School 2023 Commencement
May 23, 2023
Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy
More than 110 students graduated from the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University in a ceremony at Cohen Auditorium on May 21. Graduates received 16 doctoral degrees, 82 Master of Science degrees, and 16 Master of Nutrition Science and Policy degrees. 
Friedman School's 2023 Student Commencement Speaker is Ryan Simpson
May 15, 2023
We are delighted to announce that the Friedman School 2023 Student Commencement Speaker will be Ryan Simpson. 
Friedman welcomes Sheldon Lloyd as 2023 Commencement Keynote Speaker
May 15, 2023
The Friedman School is honored to welcome co-owner and CEO of City Fresh Foods, Sheldon Lloyd as our speaker at the 41st Commencement Ceremony on May 21st, 2023. 
Commencement Spotlight: Winston Hsu, N23
May 15, 2023
"Friedman has taught me so much about food insecurity—and nutrition insecurity—and it feels good to transfer what I’ve learned to my current focus in hydroponics."
- Winston Hsu
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Commencement Spotlight: Fangruo (Ingrid) Zhou, N23
May 15, 2023
" In the psychology and social science classes I’ve taken here, I’ve seen that when we are designing a project for a community, we have to be there and listen in order to find out what a community wants and needs. We can’t just come in thinking we’re bringing an expert perspective. I’ve learned that that’s a widely applicable principle."
- Fangruo (Ingrid) Zhou
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Commencement Spotlight: Sylara Marie Cruz, N23
May 9, 2023
"When I first entered the world of nutrition policy research, it felt like a small world made up of a few experts. But I think that’s changing and expanding, and I’m excited about that."
- Sylara Marie Cruz
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Welcoming Dr. Leung!
May 8, 2023
The Friedman School is delighted to announce the appointment of May May Leung, PhD, RDN as an Associate Professor and Chair of the Division of Nutrition Interventions, Communication, and Behavior Change. Dr. Leung is currently an Associate Professor of Nutrition at the Hunter College School of Urban Public Health, which is based within the City University of New York system. She is also the Research Director of the Hunter College New York City Food Policy Center. 
Congratulations to our 2023 Honos Civicus Honorees
May 4, 2023
The Friedman School continues to partner with The Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life to recognize graduating Friedman School students for their civic engagement and community service.